portrait
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The obverse or heads side of the 50p features the official coin portrait of King Charles III.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In contrast to the article’s portrait of a formless contest, recent polling portrays a race that is becoming more structured.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
For the last few years, Jerome Powell would walk past a portrait of Arthur Burns on his way to his office, addressing him silently.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"The result is a remarkably complete portrait of the festival, revealing not just its glamour, but the full human story surrounding it," she told AFP.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Just beyond the portrait of Big Bill was a grand staircase, and Sara followed Monty up to the second floor.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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